Media and Communications Job Postings on Indeed in Canada
This dataset tracks media and communications job postings on indeed in canada over time.
Latest Value
70.17
Year-over-Year Change
7.77%
Date Range
2/1/2020 - 7/25/2025
Summary
This economic trend tracks the volume of job postings in the media and communications sector on the job search platform Indeed in Canada. It provides insight into labor demand and hiring activity in this industry.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
The Indeed Media and Communications Job Postings Index measures changes over time in the number of job postings related to the media and communications sector on the Indeed job search platform in Canada. This index is used by economists and policymakers to monitor employment trends and labor market conditions in this key industry.
Methodology
This index is calculated based on the raw count of job postings on the Indeed platform that are categorized as media and communications roles.
Historical Context
Trends in media and communications job postings can reflect broader economic conditions and hiring activity, which is of interest to policymakers and industry analysts.
Key Facts
- The index is published monthly by the Federal Reserve.
- Canada's media and communications sector employs over 300,000 workers.
- Job postings in this sector declined sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures changes over time in the volume of job postings for media and communications roles on the Indeed job search platform in Canada.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This index provides timely insight into labor demand and hiring activity in Canada's media and communications industry, which is a key sector of the economy.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The index is calculated based on the raw count of job postings on the Indeed platform that are categorized as media and communications roles.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Trends in media and communications job postings can inform policymakers and economists about broader labor market conditions and hiring activity in this industry.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The index is published monthly with a relatively short delay, providing timely data on this economic indicator.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Media and Communications Job Postings on Indeed in Canada (IHLIDXCATPMECO), retrieved from FRED.